BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Caitlin Lu is a master’s student pursuing an MFA in Graphic Design, graduating in May 2025. With a background in marketing, she is passionate about using design to foster meaningful connections and cultivate communities. Her work often explores the intersection of nostalgia, nature, and hands-on making, with a particular love for projection mapping and risograph printing. Caitlin is currently focused on workshops and design projects that connect people, spaces, and the natural world, aiming to inspire creativity through shared experiences. Originally from Malden MA, she enjoys jogging and hiking.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
I find inspiration in everyday moments and the power of community. The natural world also plays a significant role in sparking my curiosity, driving my fascination with how humans interact with their environments. I am really drawn to learning more about the “why” of things. Additionally, experimenting with various media, from risograph printing to data-driven design projects.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN?
I’m passionate about designing meaningful experiences that bring people together and can be the form of anything — branding, book design, spatial design, and workshops. To me, it really is about finding the best way to generate the greatest impact in my design.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
Design school taught me the importance of iteration and embracing failure as a stepping stone. Every draft I make is a learning experience in finding what works and what doesn’t, and it wasn’t until I came to Boston University that I truly saw that pattern.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD?
I really admire Edward Fella, Giorgia Lupi, Ellen Lupton, Es Devlin, Studio Drift, Olivia Bee, and Experimental Jetset.
